BMW to Launches 1 Series Coupe
Starting in the spring of 2008, BMW will launch its 1 Series Coupe in dealerships all over the world. According to the German automaker, the BMW 1 Series Coupe is a “modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago” and “represents the core BMW philosophies of pure performance and premium design.”
The BMW 1 Series Coupe will roll out in dealerships with two available model trim levels: BMW 128i Coupe and BMW 135i Coupe. The 128i Coupe is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline 6-cyinder engine that is capable of producing 230 hp and generates 200 lb ft amount of peak torque. The engine for the 128i Coupe also features Valvetronic valvetrain management and aluminum/magnesium construction. For the BMW 135i Coupe, it is equipped with a more powerful BMW twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. This power plant pumps out 300 horses and an incredibly equal output of 300 lb ft of maximum torque rotating at 1,400 rpm. The engines also comes with several components like direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air inter cooling.
Exterior
- Sleek exterior with aggressive rear end styling
- Integrated spoiler on the trunklid
- Additional lip spoiler
- L-shaped rear taillights
- Horizontal lights integrated in the rear light clusters
- Adaptive Brakelights
- Adaptive Xenon headlights (optional on the 128i
- Integrated Cornering Lights
- 18-inch wheels wrapped with performance tires.
Interior
- Innovative interior design with high-quality and sophisticated trim elements
- 60/40 split rear seat
- iDrive system with the optional Navigation system integrated in the center console
- Leatherette or rich Boston Leather upholstery
- sports buckets seats with enhanced side support and distinctive leatherette materials
- SIRIUS satellite radio and HD radio
- Premium Sound system
- Bluetooth interface
- MP3 player
- Standard auxiliary input jack.
- Three-point inertia-reel seat belts and headrests
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments
- BMW AssistTM with GPS technology and hands-free communication functions
- TeleService, allows the driver to notify the nearest BMW service center in case of car trouble
Technical Specs
- Aluminium double-pivot front suspension
- Five-link fully independent rear suspension
- BMW’s Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Double-helical ball bearings.
Just watch out for this model when BMW rolls it out next year. I am sure you cannot find these features in BMW 2002 parts.
